that was my time. ''I'm in a really good place health-wise right now.'' NOTES: Black said newly acquired OFs MattKemp and Justin Upton will play in the Padres' exhibition opener Wednesday against Seattle. LHP Jason Lane will start

Dabe Stewart also had personal experience about the challenges of left field when former client and Dodgers outfielder MattKemp was moved from center field to left. "From my conversations with Mike Scioscia, (Trumbo) is much better in right

year after he was injured May 27. Los Angeles acquired Heisey from Cincinnati on Dec. 2, then traded star outfielder MattKemp to San Diego nine days later. The 22-year-old Pederson is one of the team's top prospects, and his power was evident

said Padres CEO Mike Dee. ''You can just feel it.'' Now featuring a new ace in James Shields, outfield sluggers MattKemp , Justin Upton and Wil Myers, All-Star catcher Derek Norris and other newcomers, the Padres held their first full

the best team ''on paper'' in at least five years. Shields is part of a deep rotation. Newly acquired outfielders MattKemp and Justin Upton bring much-needed power to the third and fourth spots. There's more depth in the infield and bullpen

has the best team "on paper" in at least five years. Shields is part of a deep rotation. Newly acquired outfielders MattKemp and Justin Upton bring much-needed power to the third and fourth spots. There's more depth in the infield and bullpen